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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia quarterback commitment Murray makes quick recovery
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Georgia-bound quarterback Aaron Murray could start for his high school team in the Florida state semifinals on Friday night, according to The Tampa Tribune.
If so, it would mark an improbable return for a player who was thought to have suffered a season-ending injury around two months ago. Murray, who picked Georgia over 53 scholarship offers, broke his left leg on Oct. 16 and underwent surgery a week later to insert pins in the leg.
According to the Tribune, Murray rested for a week, and then began doing two hours of rehabilitation every day. He made his celebrated return to football practice this past Monday. Murray’s trainer said the bone has healed and that his “only obstacle is pain.”
Plant High continued winning games without Murray at quarterback, and last week pulled off an upset over Armwood, which had defeated Plant earlier this year. The victory set the stage for Murray’s improbable return this week. He was expected by doctors to be out of action for at least another month.
“It was his goal to come back, that he’d be back if the team got this far,” Murray’s mother, Lauren, told the Tribune. “So, I’m not surprised. If Aaron sets a goal, he gets it. He ‘wills’ himself to get better. He’ll put the work in. If he wants something bad enough, he can get it.”
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By marie
December 12, 2008 6:51 AM | Link to this
Best wishes, the Dog Nation(not playing like DAWGS this year)looks forward to seeing you in action at UGA!!!!
By UGA
December 12, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this
Sounds like the kid has a lot of heart, something our team lacked this year. This is the kind of person we need to lead our team in the future. “Winning isn’t everyting, it’s the only thing!” Seems like the attitude he has. Good luck and we can’t wait to see you in Athens!
By DOG FAN
December 12, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
thats a tough kid, what a battle it’s going to be between you and big zach wow.
By SALTYDAWG IN N.GA
December 12, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
agree with you uga. heart!! wish we had a whole team full of rudy’s. good luck a. murray and go dawgs.
By rod
December 12, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this
Murray has a ton of heart but i think they should stick with the back up. The kid has played really well since murray went down. I think you should stick wioth what got you there.
By rod
December 12, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
Murray has a ton of heart but i think they should stick with the back up. The kid has played really well since murray went down. I think you should stick wioth what got you there.
By Tampa DAWG
December 12, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
The team runs a much better game plan now that the backup has been playing…it’s a much more balanced attack…Aaron-Matic is a human highlight tape…nothing against Mr. Ely, but like they said in the paper down here, He’s Aaron “Freekin” Murray…he’ll light them up for some long TD’s and go sit…
By Tampa DAWG
December 12, 2008 4:50 PM | Link to this
The team runs a much better game plan now that the backup has been playing…it’s a much more balanced attack…Aaron-Matic is a human highlight tape…nothing against Mr. Ely, but like they said in the paper down here, He’s Aaron “Freekin” Murray…he’ll light them up for some long TD’s and go sit…
By DawgFan
December 12, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this
Looks like Murray has pulled a Tebow and healed himself. I have heard Aaron has many of Tebow’s leadership qualities. Looking forward to seeing AM in the spring game.
GATA
By Next yr next yr...
December 12, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
Hey Murray.. did u see that breakout game against Vandy. Go UGAY!
We are comparing u to Tebow already. Our fan base is a JOKE!
By preseason #1 to capital 1
December 12, 2008 9:33 PM | Link to this
GA fans— another yr where you guys get excited about high school players!
The highlight of the year for GA.
By Kerryb
December 12, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this
jealous Tech fans wish they could get recruits half this good. Face it, you will always only get second tier recruits to come to the trade school.
By Kerryb
December 12, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this
Jealous Tech fans wish they could get recruits half this good. Face it, you will always only get second tier recruits to come to the trade school.
By Kerryb
December 12, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this
Jealous Tech fans wish they could get recruits half this good. Face it, you will always only get second tier recruits to come to the trade school.
By Kerryb
December 12, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this
Jealous Tech fans wish they could get recruits half this good. Face it, you will always only get second tier recruits to come to the trade school.
By Kerryb
December 12, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this
Jealous Tech fans wish they could get recruits half this good. Face it, you will always only get second tier recruits to come to the trade school.
By Tampa DAWG
December 13, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this
Aaron started and completed his first pass which went for what else, but a touchdown…he played the whole game and they won 33-21 and will play for the state championship next Saturday in Orlando…next report will be from Orlando.